What can a stay at home mom do for money

The thing about being a mom is that it's a job in and of itself. Whether you identify as a stay-at-home mom, a working mom, or something in between, raising children is a full-time job. And while most of us probably agree that moms should make money for all the work they do at home, many moms still need additional jobs to pay the bills. Luckily, there are more at-home jobs for moms that don't require a full-time schedule or going into an office than ever. Taking on another job is a big decision for anyone, but especially if you have children at home (or in school, after-school activities, etc.). That's why it's so important to understand all the variety and options available when it comes to flexible, remote work. To help break it down, we spoke to career experts about the best jobs for stay-at-home parents in 2022.

No matter what your background or interests are, there are work from home jobs available that will likely adjust to your (and your kids') schedule. This means you can make time for taking care of the children, taking care of you, and earning some extra income on the side. What's more, there are more stimulating and creative at-home jobs than ever, too. From podcast editing to social media content creation to copywriting and editing, the options are virtually endless. If you're curious where to start looking, though, here are 21 flexible jobs that are worth considering ASAP.

What It Pays: The national average for a matchmaker is $75,215 a year, according to ZipRecruiter.

Perfect For: Someone who’s always setting up their friends, has a passion for making love connections, and strong communication skills to fully understand the desires and preferences of the client.

What It Is: With a bit of training, you can connect with clients from the comfort of your own living room, talking to them and getting to know what they’re looking for in a partner. Then you’re tasked with searching a database for a perfect match (or a few!) and planning a fun first date.

How to Get It: Look on career websites like Indeed, or apply directly with Tawkify.

What It Pays: The national average for a transcriber is $31,420/year, according to ZipRecruiter.

Perfect For: Speedy typists with strong grammar and punctuation.

What It Is: Make your own schedule by viewing a database of possible audio files to transcribe and choosing ones that work best for you based on the file’s ranking of difficulty and its due date. You’re completely on your own schedule with this job, able to type a few minutes of audio here or there when you have some free time, whether you’re woken up in the middle of the night or you have some downtime while dinner’s in the oven.

How to Get It: Look on career websites like Indeed, or apply directly with services like Rev or TranscribeMe.

What It Pays: The national average for a translator is $63,239/year, according to ZipRecruiter.

Perfect For: Someone who is multilingual and comfortable speaking and writing in different languages.

What It Is: Translate audio files or written documents from one language into another for remote clients. Often assignments are posted with a fixed price which can range anywhere from $15 to $1,000 depending on the languages needed and the difficulty of the assignment.

How to Get It: Look on career websites like Indeed, or find individual jobs on UpWork.

What It Pays: The national average for a graphic designer is $35/hour or $73,154 a year, according to ZipRecruiter.

Perfect For: Creatives with a background in graphic design and a knowledge of design software such as Adobe Illustrator.

What It Is: Pick up individual graphic design assignments and create a roster of clients who keep coming back for more. If you have the background in graphic design and the software to create your brilliant designs with, you’re good to go, and you can get your work done from home at whatever time of day best suits your schedule.

How to Get It: Look on career websites like LinkedIn and Indeed, and also on sites like remote.co.

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Copy Editor or Proofreader

What It Pays: The national average for a copy editor or proofreader is $67,726/year, according to ZipRecruiter.

Perfect For: Word nerds who know the difference between their, there, and they’re. If you can use a semicolon with ease, then this could be a perfect job for you.

What It Is: Look over documents for big picture issues such as seeing if arguments make sense and if all information needed to understand a topic is present, and smaller things such as sentence structure, word choice, and spelling. You can often break into this job by picking up individual assignments and over time can build up a roster of clients who come back to you with regular work.

How to Get It: Look on career websites like LinkedIn and Indeed, and also on sites like remote.co.

What It Pays: The national average for an event planner is $25/hour or $51,153 a year, according to ZipRecruiter.

Perfect For: Someone whose planner is their bible. A person who’s in the know about trends in design, decoration, and desserts, and loves to see a project through from start to finish. Also someone who’s calm under pressure and will have a backup plan for the backup plan when things go south on the day of a big event.

What It Is: Planning anything from bar mitzvahs to weddings to afternoon tea parties. Try starting small and creating connections with local vendors and reception spaces. You can be the person who can make someone’s special day stress-free, and most of the work can be done remotely, though you’ll want to show up to make sure everything is running smoothly the day of the event. You can take on events that work with your schedule.

How to Get It: Build your own website with a gallery of photos to show the kind of events you’ve produced in the past, and start throwing smaller events for friends and family to gain experience and to build your website’s presence. Ask local businesses such as flower shops and bakeries if you can hang a flyer in their shop to advertise your services.

What It Pays: The national average for a brand ambassador is $17/hour or $37,494 a year, according to ZipRecruiter.

Perfect For: Someone with marketing experience, a history in sales or retail, and/or a passion for what the brand has to offer.

What It Is: You team up with brands to build a client-based business by selling products or services on social media. Generally brands will give you personal goals to reach on a monthly basis, and your schedule is typically flexible as long as you meet your goals. "It's a great option for those with kids because it can be done at home via email or social media," says Melissa Yeagley, Academic Counselor and Assistant Dean for Juniors at Fordham Gabelli School of Business.

How to Get It: Look on employment sites like Indeed, or search directly on brand's career portal. For example, Bare Minerals offers seasonal skincare ambassadors around the holidays.

What It Pays: The national average is $66,251 a year, according to ZipRecruiter. Some companies might also pay you per article.

Perfect For: Someone who's creative, is an experienced writer, and has internet access.

What It Is: Companies and brands are always looking for people who can write and edit content for them and this role allows you flexibility in your workload. "They'll likely assign you deadlines, but you can agree to take them on only if it works in your schedule," says Eileen Shagara, career counselor in New York City.

How to Get It: Look for freelance writing or editing listings on employment sites like Indeed, pitch a publication you read personally, or check out websites designed to connect freelancers with work, such as Writers Work and iHirePublishing.

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Customer Service Representative

What It Pays: The national average is $17/hour or $36,085 a year, according to ZipRecruiter.

Perfect For: Someone who enjoys interacting with people and has strong communication skills.

What It Is: You'll team up with a brand to work with their customers to answer questions, address problems, and help keep them satisfied. All you need is a phone and Internet access, although some companies suggest a telephone headset. Another bonus: "It's one of the few options where you don’t need to be a specialist," says Shagara.

How to Get It: You can find job listings on employment websites like Indeed or Remote.co. Some companies like Amazon list virtual job opportunities on their career portals.

What It Pays: The national average is $21/hour or $43,924 a year, according to ZipRecruiter.

Perfect For: Someone who's extremely organized, pays close attention to details, and is good with numbers.

What It Is: Bookkeeping clerks record financial transactions, update statements, and review financial records for accuracy for clients. Since most of this work is done individually, and you can meet with clients over the phone, it's a great option for stay-at-home moms, according to Joellyn Schwerglin, coach at The Career Experts.

How to Get It: Look on employment sites like Indeed. Another option if you're coming from a full-time gig: "If you've built a base of clients over the years, you could do this job remotely and continue to work with them," says Schwerglin.

What It Pays: The national average is $22/hour or $44,968 a year, according to ZipRecruiter.

Perfect For: Fashionistas who keep up with the latest trends, love to shop, and have an eye for piecing together stylish outfits.

What It Is: Women submit a picture of their body type, their style, and their goals, and the stylist puts together a look for their clients virtually, says certified career coach at Happy Work Spectacular Life, Jodi Wellman. Whether it's a closet overhaul or an outfit for a specific event, an online stylist's job is to help their clients achieve their desired look.

How to Get It: You can find job listings on employment websites like Indeed or Cabi or build a website to showcase your portfolio with contact information so that clients can reach out to you directly.

What It Pays: The national average is $31/hour or $64,221 a year, according to ZipRecruiter.

Perfect For: Someone who is goal-oriented, motivational, and loves to help others succeed in life.

What It Is: Coaches consult with clients and develop plans to help them reach their goals. "Think about your strengths and specialize in a niche that you're passionate about, like IT, health, or management," says Rachel Hott Ph.D, of NLPTraining.com, who adds that communication tools like FaceTime and Skype make it easy to set up a coaching practice at home, without ever having to meet with clients in-person.

How to Get It: Though it's not required, you can get trained and certified to become a coach. Other sites like Indeed list jobs for companies looking to hire coaches.

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Freelance Interior Designer

What It Pays: The national average is $25/hour or $51,197 a year, according to ZipRecruiter.

Perfect For: Someone who has a knack for home decor and wants to help others create their dream homes.

What It Is: It starts with clients sending a picture of a room through email with their goals, says Wellman. Then it's your job to compile colors, swatches, and furniture items into a vision board, submit the plan to your client, then manage and coordinate the projects to completion.

How to Get It: You can build a website featuring your portfolio with contact information so that clients can reach out to you directly.

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Virtual Administrative Assistant

What It Pays: The national average is $21/hour or $43,924 a year, according to ZipRecruiter.

Perfect For: Someone who's super organized, a whiz at arranging travel, and an expert at managing complicated schedules.

What It Is: Assisting clients with setting up appointments, arranging travel, answering emails, and a wide range of other administrative tasks. According to Kayla Lewis, recruiter at Aston Carter, technology like email, webinars, and online conferences have made going remote in this position a more common practice.

How to Get It: You can find job listings on employment websites like Online VA Team or Virtual Employee.

What It Pays: The national average is $26/hour or $53,259 a year, according to ZipRecruiter.

Perfect For: Someone who's creative, has experience growing brand awareness, and can think about the big picture.

What It Is: Even though projects might vary based on a company's goals, this position typically involves creating content (think: videos, blogs, social media posts) and distributing it online for a target audience, says Debra Wheatman C.P.R.W., C.P.C.C., Careers Done Write.

How to Get It: You can find job listings on employment websites like Indeed.

What It Pays: The national average is $21/hour or $43,755 a year, according to ZipRecruiter.

Perfect For: Former teachers who have experience teaching others in subjects like math, writing, reading, or a foreign language.

What It Is: Teach kids basic skills, help them with their homework, and give them practice problems to prepare them before a test. If you're tutoring virtually, you can block out an hour while the kids are napping to tutor or hold after-school tutoring sessions for kids in the evenings.

How to Get It: Look for job listings on employment websites like Indeed or reach out to people in your network, such as your kids' teachers and parents of their friends, to let them know you're available.

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Inside Sales Representative

What It Pays: The national average is $20/hour or $41,607 a year, according to ZipRecruiter.

Perfect For: Someone who's friendly, well-spoken, and knows how to close a deal.

What It Is: Inside sales representatives work with a portfolio of clients to build new business opportunities, as well as look for new sales leads via research, cold calls, and email. It's their job to generate interest in a company and close deals. "If [you're working in] telemarketing, you'll have a list of people to call and you can make your own schedule," says Wheatman.

How to Get It: You can find job listings on employment websites like Indeed.

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Computer Troubleshooting Technician

What It Pays: The national average is $21/hour or $43,755 a year, according to ZipRecruiter.

Perfect For: Someone who has skills in IT, problem solving, electrical controls, and computer software and hardware.

What It Is: "So many jobs that were reserved for a corporate setting you can now do at home, like IT troubleshooting," Shagara says. In this role you'll use problem-solving skills to diagnose technical problems and walk clients through solutions. A company may also want you to be a point of reference for new software or hardware installment and repair.

How to Get It: You can find job listings for remote computer troubleshooting on employment websites like Indeed.

What It Pays: The national average is $14/hour or $28,138 a year, according to ZipRecruiter.

Perfect For: Someone who is creative, handy with a needle, and is comfortable inviting clients who need alterations into her home.

What It Is: Clients drop off clothing for alteration and you give them a deadline that works well with your schedule. This job is flexible, allowing you to alter and sew when the time is right for you.

How to Get It: Reach out to people in your network and let them know you're taking clients as a seamstress, then build a website to provide more info for potential clients.

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Search Engine Evaluator

What It Pays: The national average is $31/hour or $65,194 a year, according to ZipRecruiter.

Perfect For: Someone who's an avid web browser and has a passion for keeping up with trending content.

What It Is: "All this job requires is to search the internet and give your feedback online to the respective company," says cognitive neurologist Dr. Sydney Ceruto of MindLAB Neuroscience. You can work from home, part-time or full-time, and the hours are usually flexible, she says.

How to Get It: You can find job listings on employment websites like Indeed.

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Law Enforcement Transcriber

What It Pays: The national average is $15/hour or $31,420 a year, according to ZipRecruiter.

Perfect For: People with strong listening and writing skills who have an interest in crime and law.

What It Is: You will transcribe the audio content of criminal investigations, internal affairs audits, and various law enforcement agencies' verbal communications. "Clients of mine who have done this tell me they can't get enough of hearing all the varied crime stories and how and what goes on behind the scenes in the law enforcement community," Ceruto says.

How to Get It: You can find job listings on employment websites like Indeed.

Nicol Natale Associate Editor Nicol is a freelance Editorial Assistant at WomansDay.com and is a Manhattan-based journalist who specializes in health, wellness, beauty, fashion, business, and lifestyle.

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